KIND · 19 hours ago
Food Scientist - R&D
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expKIND is committed to creating a healthier world through innovative snacks. The Food Scientist role focuses on executing product development initiatives to enhance KIND’s portfolio, leading innovations and quality improvements for their healthy snacks.
Food and BeverageNutrition
Responsibilities
Responsible for prototyping, formulation, pilot production and scale-up to plant implementation of innovation & renovation projects
Technical lead responsible for product development and product optimization, working in collaboration with project managers & the cross functional teams (following stage gate methodology)
Provide technical support to manufacturing and quality for commissioning of innovation and renovation projects
Conduct trials, data collection and interpret results to drive program/project and technical knowledge forward, develop robust action plans, risk assessment and contingency planning
Possess strong product development skills in ingredient functionality, material selection and formulation to understand effects on finished product performance
Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, quality standards and legal requirements
Provides support in building technical expertise and maintain community of best practice to technical colleagues
Possess technical leadership to execute time sensitive programs, including new product line trials, alternate line qualifications and supplier/ingredient qualifications
Qualification
Required
A BS or MS degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering
At least 4-6 years of relevant concept to launch experience in a Corporate R&D setting including experience in formulation, start-up & continuous improvement projects
Ability to build strong trusted working relationships and rapport at all levels & demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Are familiar with the activities in Marketing, Market Research, Legal/Regulatory, QA and Manufacturing
Be able to travel up to 35%
Benefits
401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match
Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear
Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.
Company
KIND
KIND is more than just a brand of whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®—it is also a movement and way of being.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
KIND has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Mars
2020-11-17Acquired
2017-11-29Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Daniel Calderoni
CEO, KIND North America
Jon Craig
CFO, KIND North America
Recent News
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